Quote Originally Posted by CalhounRR View Post
Yep, something like the first 4 to 6 months of 99K's might have been engraved by Enoch Tue - definitely some were before he unexpectedly passed away. But from 1928 to 1930's we see significant variations n the 99K engraving. We're not sure if Gough just wasn't as consistent as Enoch Tue (tho even there we see some variations), or if he maybe had other engravers working under him.

Here's a couple examples. SN 389,xxx on top, SN 309,xxx on bottom. Both Gough, but what a change.

The lower photograph, this being the earlier example, is more consistent with mine, being an earlier Wm Gough engraved rifle. The second example, this being the top photograph, is more consistent with the rifle being questioned.

Thank you for the clarification. The quality of later examples relative to earlier ones, suggests to me apprentices may have been involved. I’m pleased that my rifle is the earlier one with the better quality of engraving.